Frozen Red Pacu – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Colossoma brachypomum)
ATC Group supplies frozen red pacu to importers, wholesalers and cold stores in West Africa. We are a trading company: we buy from processing plants in Vietnam approved for export and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Red pacu (Colossoma brachypomum, also classified as Piaractus brachypomus) is a farmed freshwater fish. It is frozen whole and ungutted in blocks, then packed in 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks. We offer it from 300 g to 800 g and above, with four net-weight and glazing options. It ships at -18 °C or below. Every offer states the size, glazing, net weight and loading details. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Red pacu (Colossoma brachypomum, also classified as Piaractus brachypomus) |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above; or 500 g and above |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer, about 2,700 cartons of 10 kg, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Approval | Plant approval number indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Health certificate issued by the competent authority of Vietnam ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, full set of original bills of lading ; Loading and container seal photos ; Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container. |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The fish: farmed (aquaculture) red pacu, Colossoma brachypomum, also classified as Piaractus brachypomus. It is whole round, ungutted and block frozen.
- Origin: Vietnam.
- Size grades: 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above, or 500 g and above (one grade above 500 g). The grade is set in the offer.
- Glazing: four options, 100 % net weight (unglazed), 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %). At 80 % net weight, a 10 kg carton holds 8 kg of fish.
- Packing: 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks. A 40ft reefer holds about 2,700 cartons, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze.
- Our loadings: in February 2026 we loaded frozen whole red pacu in Vietnam in a 40ft reefer. Loading and seal photos are supplied for every container.
Specifications
| Species | Red pacu (Colossoma brachypomum, also classified as Piaractus brachypomus) |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Whole round, ungutted |
| Production method | Farmed (aquaculture) |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Size grades | 300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above; or 500 g and above |
| Glazing / net weight | 100% net weight (unglazed); 90% net weight (10% glazing); 80% net weight (20% glazing); 75% net weight (25% glazing) |
| Freezing | Block frozen |
| Packing | 10 kg carton, usually two 5 kg blocks |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer, about 2,700 cartons of 10 kg, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| HS code | 0303 89 10 (EU Combined Nomenclature, freshwater fish) |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Health certificate issued by the competent authority of Vietnam
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, full set of original bills of lading
- Loading and container seal photos
- Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container.
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can carry red pacu and tilapia, each lot with its own documents and labels. Tell us the size, glazing and port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days. Payment is agreed for each contract.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF or CFR Abidjan · Côte d'Ivoire
- Ghana: CIF Tema, on request
- Togo: CIF Lomé, on request
- Benin: CIF Cotonou, on request
- Cameroon: CIF Douala, SGS inspection included, on request
- Senegal: CIF Dakar, on request
- Guinea: CIF Conakry, on request
- The importer confirms the country's import requirements for this farmed fish before loading.
- Nigeria: not offered (farmed fish, see question 8).
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Frequently asked questions
What is red pacu?
A farmed freshwater fish, Colossoma brachypomum, also classified as Piaractus brachypomus. We supply it whole round, ungutted and block frozen, from Vietnam.
Which sizes do you offer?
300–500 g, 500–800 g, 800 g and above, or a single 500 g and above grade. The size is set in the offer.
Which glazing options do you offer?
Four: 100 % net weight without glazing, 90 % (10 % glazing), 80 % (20 %) or 75 % (25 %).
How is red pacu packed?
In 10 kg cartons, usually two 5 kg blocks.
How many cartons fit in a container?
About 2,700 cartons of 10 kg per 40ft reefer, i.e. about 27 t of product including glaze.
What are the shelf life and the HS code?
24 months at -18 °C or below. Code 0303 89 10 (freshwater fish) in the EU Combined Nomenclature; your forwarder confirms the code for your country.
Can I combine red pacu and tilapia in one container?
Yes, when each lot has its own documents and labels. Give the quantity per product and per size in your request.
Do you ship red pacu to Nigeria?
No. Nigeria does not allow imports of frozen farmed fish. For Nigeria we offer wild-caught fish only.